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Monument record MKE124489 - Pit alignment north of Down Barton Chalk Pit
Summary
Pits forming a linear pit alignment of Later Prehistoric date were visible as cropmarks in Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2581 6631 (42m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Pits forming a linear pit alignment of Later Prehistoric date were visible as cropmarks in Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015. These features were mapped as part of the Historic England Isle of Thanet project in 2024. At least 11 pits are oriented north-east/south-west, with two further pits positioned slightly further north in parallel. The pits range in size from about 1.5m to 6.8m in maximum diameter. The alignment is about 44.2 m long. (1)
<1> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015 (Archive). SKE57110.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE57110 Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
Record last edited
Nov 8 2024 5:31PM